400-12 Company Tour Inspection Procedure

What is the frequency at which company tours should be conducted?

If multiple companies are housed in the same station, what should the Officers-in-Charge do?

What is required when a tour is planned in a district?

Who is responsible for reporting any fire violations encountered during a tour?

What must be reported to the Fire Marshal’s Office?

If a tour is being conducted outside of the first-due district, what should the commanding officer do?

How should the Officer-in-Charge handle unsafe conditions or life safety hazards discovered during a tour?

When should the Officer-in-Charge reschedule a canceled tour?

Company Tour Inspection Procedure

Monthly company tours are mandatory, with one tour per company per shift.
For stations with multiple companies, Officers-in-Charge should include all apparatus in the same tour to improve quality.

Scheduling Company Tours

Tours must be scheduled at agreeable times between Fire Department personnel and property owners/occupants.
Any cancellations need to be rescheduled promptly by the Officer-in-Charge.
Assistance from a District Fire Marshal during a tour can be requested if deemed beneficial.
Officers must notify volunteer companies 48 hours prior to a tour in their district.
Battalion/Division Chief must be informed by Company Commanders of scheduled tours.

Reporting Fire Violations

Immediate reporting of fire violations to the Officer-in-Charge is required by personnel.
The Officer-in-Charge should address unsafe conditions by explaining potential dangers and suggesting remedies.
Report all infractions of the fire code to the Fire Marshal’s Office using the Fire Inspection Report form.

Availability and Training

Companies must remain available during the tours; if out of their first-due district, they should inform Fire Dispatch of their status.
A review of the completed tour, including visuals, should follow shortly after and can serve as station training.

Record Keeping and Fire Prevention

All tour records must be maintained in the station ledger.
During Fire Prevention Week, school fire drills can qualify as Company Tours, contingent on a building inspection.

This quiz focuses on the guidelines for scheduling and conducting company tours in the Emergency Operations division. It covers the importance of coordinating tours, especially in stations with multiple companies, to enhance the quality of inspections. Test your knowledge on the procedures and scheduling principles outlined for effective implementation.